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IMA mineral species

Lithiophilite

LiMn²⁺(PO₄)

Phosphate mineral.

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Lithiophilite specimen
Lithiophilite-955197.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

🔷 Orthorhombic
Chemical formulaLiMn²⁺(PO₄)
ElementsLi, Mn, P, O
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolLhp
Nickel–Strunz class8.AB.10

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Fillow quarry, United States

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